Observation on therapeutic effect of point pressure combined with massage on chronic fatigue syndrome.

Author: Fei YAO ¹ ; Qing JI ; Yi ZHAO ; Ji-Lai FENG
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1. College of Acupuncture and Massage, Shanghai University of TCM, Shanghai 201203, China. yaofei@tuina.com.cn
Publication Type:Journal Article
MeSH: Acupressure; methods; Adult; Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic; therapy; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged
From: Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2007;27(11):819-820
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo search for an effective therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).
METHODSEighty-five cases of CFS were treated with massage and pressing of Back-shu points, combined with pressing acupoints on the head. The therapeutic effect was observed.
RESULTSAfter treatment of 3 courses, 26 cases were markedly effective, 52 cases were effective, and 7 cases were ineffective, with a total effective rate of 91.8% and a markedly effective rate of 30.6%.
CONCLUSIONPressing acupoints and massage can effectively improve clinical symptoms of the patient with chronic fatigue syndrome.